Line Cooks at San Diego Airport

Join the High Flying Foods Team!

High Flying Foods is a boutique, family owned, and operated restaurant group committed to redefining the art of airport dining. We have locations in San Francisco, Oakland, San Diego, and Dallas and Denver. The heart and soul of our business is people; employees and customers alike. We're looking for highly motivated career-focused individuals with the ability to exceed expectations to become part of the captivating team at High Flying Foods. To read more about our company, please visit highflyingfoods.com!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Line Cook

This is an exhilarating time to join an expanding company at our San Diego International Airport location. We are currently in search of a friendly, knowledgeable, excellence-oriented Line Cook with a passion for people to join our team. We offer an extensive training program, a team-oriented environment and future opportunities for growth within a dynamic restaurant group.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare and plate hot and cold food per the recipe and ensure proper safety protocols to avoid injury

Follow all portion standards to prepare, garnish, and present customer orders

Maintain proper and adequate set-up of the kitchen and station daily. This includes maintenance and stocking of all required food, condiments and applicable containers

Handle, store, and rotate all products properly (FIFO)

Set-up, regularly maintain, clean and break-down any pertinent machinery and equipment

Maintain stock and storage of all perishables daily to ensure product quality

Complete prepped food lists and other checklists as required

Return all items used during your shift to the proper place and organize all work and storage areas

Perform general and specific cleaning tasks using standard cleaning products as assigned

Meet with manager upon arrival to discuss shift set-up and check out with manager before leaving to ensure duties are completed

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

1+ years of experience cooking in a high volume restaurant

Open availability including nights, weekends and holidays

Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, managers and customers

Ability to work as a team with coworkers to complete job responsibilities to meet service and quality guidelines

Ability to memorize and recite recipes, ingredients and other menu items

Ability to convert measurements per recipe guidelines

Demonstrate proper knife handling skills and other kitchen equipment safety

Ability to perform basic sanitation practices

Possess a valid Food Handler’s Card or obtain one during training upon hire as required by law

Ability to stand, walk, bend, twist and kneel for duration of shift

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks

WHAT WE OFFER:

Excellent work/life balance

$22.40/hr tips and surcharge. See below

Line Cooks enjoy an average of $10,620 per year in tips and surcharge pay (Disclaimer: Surcharge is a percentage of sales, allocated by number of hours worked. Tip and surcharge amounts are seasonal. This number is an estimated average based on full time work.)

$500 Training Bonus (paid out after 90 days of employment)

Union benefits: Medical, dental and vision

Retirement Pension

Paid vacation and sick leave

Free employee meals

Employee Parking

Opportunities for advancement

MUST be able to pass a TSA/FBI 10 year background check and show proof of eligibility to work in the U.S

TO APPLY for a Line Cook, please visit: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=159850&clientkey=9AFF4B7F7F5774D22840847F47A15BC1